Town Pop. 887

Living in West Coker: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Coker is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100. West Coker places 13th of 16 in the BA22 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (4), lifestyle (11), schools (17), healthcare (27) and bills (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: BA22 postcode district.

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West Coker scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 94 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holten'S Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Burrells 15 crimes
  3. 3 Perrys Hill 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • West Coker CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital2.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.6 mi
Weston General Hospital30.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,543 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
18
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.4%Student2.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Yeovil Junction 3.2 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 3.6 mi
Thornford 4.7 mi
J25 M5 17.8 mi
J25 M5 17.9 mi
J24 M5 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£276k £301k £328k £353k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burton (South Somerset) 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hardington Mandeville 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Coker a nice place to live?

West Coker has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Coker is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Coker?

West Coker has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Coker?

Among the top-rated schools in West Coker is West Coker CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Coker in total.

What are house prices like in West Coker?

The current median house price in West Coker is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average.

West Coker in context

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Postcode districts in West Coker

BA22 42 ⇄

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